2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1958 Maserati 450.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Maserati 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1958 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | 450 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |